Vince Young – The pride of Madison High (and former UT star) made himself so popular the city didn’t even seem to mind him beating up on the Texans, which he did regularly as a Titan.
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Vince Young – The pride of Madison High (and former UT star) made himself so popular the city didn’t even seem to mind him beating up on the Texans, which he did regularly as a Titan.
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This is a photo of Vince Young of the Tennessee Titans NFL football team. This image reflects the Tennessee Titans active roster as of Friday, Aug. 5, 2011. (AP Photo)

This is a photo of Vince Young of the Tennessee Titans NFL football team. This image reflects the Tennessee Titans active roster as of Friday, Aug. 5, 2011. (AP Photo)

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Vince Young, Houston Madison (1999-2001)

Young accounted for 12,987 total yards in three years as a starter at Madison. He was Heisman Trophy runner-up in 2005, when he led the University of Texas to the BCS national championship and accounted for 467 yards in a 41-38 Rose Bowl win over USC. He has played six NFL seasons with the Titans and Eagles.

Former Bills QB Vince Young was 12-of-26 passing with two picks in a preseason loss to the Steelers on Saturday night.

Former Bills QB Vince Young was 12-of-26 passing with two picks in a preseason loss to the Steelers on Saturday night.

Photo: ANDY KING

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) scrambles during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) scrambles during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J.

SEATTLE - DECEMBER 01: Quarterback Vince Young #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles eludes a tackle by Chris Clemons #91 of the Seattle Seahawks on December 1, 2011 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) less

SEATTLE - DECEMBER 01: Quarterback Vince Young #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles eludes a tackle by Chris Clemons #91 of the Seattle Seahawks on December 1, 2011 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. ... more

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 1: Philadelphia Eagles Vince Young #9 is sacked by Anthony Hargrove #94 of the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field December 1, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jay Drowns/Getty Images) less

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 1: Philadelphia Eagles Vince Young #9 is sacked by Anthony Hargrove #94 of the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field December 1, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jay Drowns/Getty ... more

SEATTLE - DECEMBER 01: Quarterback Vince Young #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass against Chris Clemons #91 of the Seattle Seahawks on December 1, 2011 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington.

SEATTLE - DECEMBER 01: Quarterback Vince Young #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass against Chris Clemons #91 of the Seattle Seahawks on December 1, 2011 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington.

SEATTLE - DECEMBER 01: Quarterback Vince Young #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles eludes a tackle by Chris Clemons #91 of the Seattle Seahawks on December 1, 2011 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington.

SEATTLE - DECEMBER 01: Quarterback Vince Young #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles eludes a tackle by Chris Clemons #91 of the Seattle Seahawks on December 1, 2011 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington.

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 1: Vince Young #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles is sacked by K.J. Wright #50 of the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field December 1, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. Seattle won 34-14.

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 1: Vince Young #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles is sacked by K.J. Wright #50 of the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field December 1, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. Seattle won 34-14.

Photo: Jay Drowns, Getty Images

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SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 1: Vince Young #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field December 1, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. Seattle won 34-14.

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 1: Vince Young #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field December 1, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. Seattle won 34-14.

Photo: Jay Drowns, Getty Images

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Vince Young walks on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Ran on: 11-28-2011
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Vince Young walks on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 27: Vince Young #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles is tackled by Mark Anderson #95 of the New England Patriots at Lincoln Financial Field on November 27, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. less

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 27: Vince Young #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles is tackled by Mark Anderson #95 of the New England Patriots at Lincoln Financial Field on November 27, 2011 in Philadelphia, ... more

Photo: Rich Schultz, Getty Images

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Vince Young reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Ran on: 11-21-2011
Philadelphia's Vince Young signals touchdown after connecting with Steve Smith for a score in the second quarter.
Ran on: 11-21-2011
Philadelphia's Vince Young signals touchdown after connecting with Steve Smith for a score in the second quarter. less

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Vince Young reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J. ... more

Vince Young rejoices after leading the Texas Longhorns to a 41-38 win over vaunted Southern California in the 2006 Rose Bowl.

Vince Young rejoices after leading the Texas Longhorns to a 41-38 win over vaunted Southern California in the 2006 Rose Bowl.

Photo: Mike Blake/Reuters

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COLLEGE STATION, TX - NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Vince Young #10 of the Texas Longhorns meets with Reggie McNeal #1 of the Texas A&M Aggies at the end of the game on November 25, 2005 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. The Longhorns defeated the Aggies 40-29. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Vince Young;Reggie McNeal less

COLLEGE STATION, TX - NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Vince Young #10 of the Texas Longhorns meets with Reggie McNeal #1 of the Texas A&M Aggies at the end of the game on November 25, 2005 at Kyle Field in College ... more

Jan. 4, 2006: Having already amassed a career's worth of highlight-reel mastery in pivotal situations, Texas quarterback Vince Young authored one more in the closing seconds of the Rose Bowl with the national title on the line against USC. On fourth-and-5 from the Trojans' 8, Young took the snap, dropped three steps back, then raced to the right corner of the end zone to lift the Longhorns to their first championship in 35 years. less

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Jan. 4, 2006: Having already amassed a career's worth of highlight-reel mastery in pivotal situations, Texas quarterback Vince Young authored one more in the closing seconds of the Rose ... more

Vince Young participates in a pep rally at Sterling High School designed to encourage high school students go to college on Friday, May 20, 2011, in Houston. Generation TX and Vince Young Foundation unite to inspire high school students to reach higher education. less

Vince Young participates in a pep rally at Sterling High School designed to encourage high school students go to college on Friday, May 20, 2011, in Houston. Generation TX and Vince Young Foundation unite to ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young waves his hands as fans boo as he leaves the field in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. Young later left the game with an injured thumb. less

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young waves his hands as fans boo as he leaves the field in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, ... more

Former Texas quarterback Vince Young may wind up being the highest vote getter for the 2005 Heisman Trophy, but the award possibly will be vacated if the Heisman Trust decides to strip Reggie Bush of the award for NCAA violations. A Yahoo!Sports report says Bush will lose the trophy, but a spokesman for the Heisman trust has said no deicision has been made. Young is one of 14 Longhorns to finish in the top 10 in Heisman Trophy voting. less

Former Texas quarterback Vince Young may wind up being the highest vote getter for the 2005 Heisman Trophy, but the award possibly will be vacated if the Heisman Trust decides to strip Reggie Bush of the award ... more

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Former University of Texas quarterback and Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young answers questions after an NFL football minicamp workout on Monday in Nashville, Tenn. Young was involved in a fight in a Dallas strip club Sunday. AP Photo/Mark Humphrey less

Former University of Texas quarterback and Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young answers questions after an NFL football minicamp workout on Monday in Nashville, Tenn. Young was involved in a fight in a ... more

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Drafted 3rd overall by the Titans, Vince Young was a fan favorite in Tennessee from the start.

2006
Drafted 3rd overall by the Titans, Vince Young was a fan favorite in Tennessee from the start.

Photo: Mark Humphrey, AP

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Vince Young has been a big draw for Houston football fans since his rookie season in 2006. His injury and off-field problems in 2008 might have his hometown fan base questioning whether they're still "conVINCEd." less

Vince Young has been a big draw for Houston football fans since his rookie season in 2006. His injury and off-field problems in 2008 might have his hometown fan base questioning whether they're still ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Chronicle

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Vince Young was 30-2 as a starter at Texas, leading the Longhorns to a 13-0 record in 2005.

Vince Young was 30-2 as a starter at Texas, leading the Longhorns to a 13-0 record in 2005.

Photo: Harry Cabluck, AP

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Texas quarterback Vince Young (10) is chased toward the sideline by Texas A&M's Danny Gorrer (4) and Will Adams.

Texas quarterback Vince Young (10) is chased toward the sideline by Texas A&M's Danny Gorrer (4) and Will Adams.

Texas' Vince Young (10) advances the ball during the first quarter against Texas A&M on Friday.

Texas' Vince Young (10) advances the ball during the first quarter against Texas A&M on Friday.

Photo: ROB STRONG, AP

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young was back on campus at the University of Texas, where he hopes to complete his academic requirements and graduate.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young was back on campus at the University of Texas, where he hopes to complete his academic requirements and graduate.

Photo: HARRY CABLUCK, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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After being bottled up by Washington State's defense for much of the first half, Texas quarterback Vince Young was relegated to the bench in the second half of the 2003 Holiday Bowl.

After being bottled up by Washington State's defense for much of the first half, Texas quarterback Vince Young was relegated to the bench in the second half of the 2003 Holiday Bowl.

Photo: LENNY IGNELZI, AP

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Vince Young's sore quad was enough to keep him out of the starting lineup for Tennessee.

Vince Young's sore quad was enough to keep him out of the starting lineup for Tennessee.

Photo: Chris O'Meara, AP

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SPORTS - Vince Young throws the ceremonial first pitch before the Astros game with the Marlins Tuesday, April 4, 2006 during the Astro's game at Minute Maid Park. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF

SPORTS - Vince Young throws the ceremonial first pitch before the Astros game with the Marlins Tuesday, April 4, 2006 during the Astro's game at Minute Maid Park. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF

Photo: BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS

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SPORTS - Former UT standouts Vince Young and Roger Clemens visit after Young threw the ceremonial first pitch Tuesday, April 4, 2006 during the Astro's game at Minute Maid Park. Clemens, who was on hand to receive his NL Championship ring, caught for Young. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF less

SPORTS - Former UT standouts Vince Young and Roger Clemens visit after Young threw the ceremonial first pitch Tuesday, April 4, 2006 during the Astro's game at Minute Maid Park. Clemens, who was on hand to ... more

Quarterback Vince Young signs an autograph after his workout at the University of Texas Pro Day on Wednesday.

Quarterback Vince Young signs an autograph after his workout at the University of Texas Pro Day on Wednesday.

Photo: KEVIN FUJII, CHRONICLE

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AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Vince Young #10 of the Texas Longhorns looks to pass against the Rice Owls on September 17, 2005 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Vince Young less

AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Vince Young #10 of the Texas Longhorns looks to pass against the Rice Owls on September 17, 2005 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. (Photo by ... more